Lecture

Impacts of Timber in Construction

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This lecture discusses the importance of environmentally friendly buildings in the face of climate change, focusing on the use of timber as a renewable and appealing material for construction. It explores the potential of timber-derived products and traditional timber elements in creating disaster-resistant structures, particularly in seismic areas. The presentation emphasizes the use of ecological and renewable materials like hemp, bark, and rose on timber to reduce the carbon footprint of construction. The goal is to showcase innovative construction solutions that can be widely adopted in the market at a reasonable cost.

In MOOC
Advanced Timber Plate Structural Design
A trans-disciplinary approach in structural design and digital architecture of timber structures with advanced manufacturing workflow.
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